The vice president's office said Biden will highlight a $10 million TIGER grant at the port that will help improve productivity by widening a channel into the port while increasing its cargo storage capacity and avoiding the need for costly repairs.

The White House said the infrastructure investments will help improve America's competitiveness.

Biden is also set to talk about strengthening the middle class and growing the nation's economy.

Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx will also attend, as will Gov. Martin O'Malley.

11 News will have full coverage of Biden's visit during the noon, 5 and 6 p.m. newscasts.

A Justice Department civil rights investigation has concluded that the Ferguson Police Department and the city's municipal court engaged in a "pattern and practice" of discrimination against African Americans, targeting them disproportionately for tr...